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A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · May/June 2023 · Q111 Mark

A rod is pivoted at point O. A force F is applied to the rod at point W, as shown. [Figure 11.1] What is the moment of the force F about O?

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AF × distance OX
BF × distance OY
CF × distance WO
DF × distance WX

✓ Correct answer

B: F × distance OY

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Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 11.

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